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Offline jim ritchie

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H&R Model 196 Eureka Sportsman
« on: December 21, 2011, 06:30:12 AM »
Merry Christmas to me!
Just picked up this Model 196 Eureka Sportsman. One of around 350 built.
Hand assembled at the factory for target competition.
Was considered by many to be the most accurate target revolver of it's day.
Will take a place of honor beside it's older brother, the Model 777 Ultra Sportsman.
Also a factory built competition target shooter.
Happy days!!


H&R Model 196 Eureka Sportsman 1939-1940










H&R Model 777 Ultra Sportsman 1939









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Re: H&R Model 196 Eureka Sportsman
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2011, 10:19:07 AM »
I hate you..    ;D
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Re: H&R Model 196 Eureka Sportsman
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2011, 04:58:18 PM »
Beautiful dude.  Nice little pistola.  ;)
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Re: H&R Model 196 Eureka Sportsman
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2011, 05:27:31 PM »
Nice!  ;)
 
I'm jealous. :P
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Re: H&R Model 196 Eureka Sportsman
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2011, 03:56:35 PM »
Thanks guys!
If I never buy another H&R, ( yeah, right! )  I can still be happy,.
I feel very fortunate to be the care taker of two of the most iconic H&R revolvers of all time. :)
Jim




 





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Re: H&R Model 196 Eureka Sportsman
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2011, 07:06:05 AM »
Jim,
I've offered before, but...I'll offer again - send both to me for an extended examination and "shake-down."  I figure 6 or 7 months should do it! ::) ;D :) :o   Nice examples of scarce and scarcer H&Rs.
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Re: H&R Model 196 Eureka Sportsman
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2011, 08:20:02 AM »
Jim,
Yes, they are nice, but neither compares to your examples!!

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Re: H&R Model 196 Eureka Sportsman
« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2011, 05:56:11 PM »
Just sloobering over here..... ;D
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Re: H&R Model 196 Eureka Sportsman
« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2011, 08:02:08 PM »
Old Fart,
We wouldn't want you to suffer from dry mouth. ;D
Here's a few more Sportsman pics.
Enjoy!
Jim


1955 Chrome, with a few different grips


















Pair of 4" 1980 Sportsman with a few different grips











1980 6" S[size=78%]portsman[/size]


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Re: H&R Model 196 Eureka Sportsman
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2011, 04:11:50 AM »
Very nice........gun porn. ;D
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